Project details
Forest Park Conservancy will be working on Leif Erikson in Forest Park, celebrating No Ivy Day in partnership with Portland Parks & Recreation. We'll hike into the forest, removing invasive English Ivy from along the trails in order to make way for native plantings throughout the fall and winter. All tools, training, and snacks will be provided. Please remember to wear weather appropriate clothing, closed-toe shoes, bring a water bottle and any medications you believe you may need while in the forest.
After the work party, join us to celebrate! There will be an after party at Marquam Nature Park and Mount Tabor Park from 12-1:30 including lunch and raffle prizes. For more information about celebrations, please contact Monica Hescheles monica.hescheles@portlandoregon.gov or 503-823-8367.
Meeting location: 4198-4100 NW Leif Erikson Dr, Portland, OR 97210
Parking and public transit: From downtown Driving: Take SW Taylor to SW14th, continuing on SW14th until I-405N, where you'll exit at Exit 3 and NW Vaughn to NW26th. Take 26th to Thurman west, following it until it terminates at the trailhead. Be prepared to park in the neighborhood and walk a few blocks. You can additionally take the #15 Bus to NW27th and NW Wilson, where you will then hike up NW Thurman to the trailhead.
Children are welcome if accompanied by an attentive adult.
Accessibility: This event will require bending over and walking on uneven surfaces. A portable restroom will be available at the meeting location.
Questions:
For more information, please contact Zac Peal at zachary@forestparkconservancy.org or 972-345-0690.
Getting Ready for the Event:
Thank you for helping to keep Portland parks healthy and beautiful! Here are a few tips to get you ready for your stewardship event.
- Registration is required for all stewardship events.
- All tools, gloves and training to do the task is provided
- Stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of any contagious illness or have had recent contact with someone exhibiting symptoms of any illness.
- In order to ensure your comfort and safety, please remember to dress for the weather, wear close-toed shoes, bring a water bottle, and be ready to get dirty!
- While groups are welcome to join many of our regularly scheduled stewardship events, please contact the event coordinator listed in the description before arriving with a large group. This will ensure that there are enough gloves and tools for everyone to work.
If you are looking for community service to fulfill court requirements, please call 503-823-5121. You must be registered with our program before undertaking any community service